Pattern Description:
This free Crochet Dog Sweater pattern creates a comfy, pull-on style pullover available in sizes XS to XL.
Designed for a custom fit, it begins with a stretchy ribbed collar and transitions into a smooth, shaped body with optional adjustments for unique dog builds.
Accurate measurements and gauge checks ensure a snug, tailored sweater that keeps pups warm while allowing easy movement.
Materials Needed & Measurements:
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn
- J/6.00mm hook
- Tapestry needle and Scissors
- Measuring Tape
- Stitch markers
Yarn Requirements For a medium sweater, the creator needed almost one full skein (185 yards). A large sweater will probably require two skeins.
Gauge To ensure the project comes out the correct size, you must match the stated gauge.
- Collar: 2” x 2” is approximately 9 stitches (st) x 6 rows in single crochet (sc) BLO.
- Body: 4” x 4” is approximately 12 st x 10 rows in half double crochet (hdc).
Dog Measurements (Required for Sizing) You must measure your dog before beginning the project. The chart below shows the required dog measurements (Neck, Chest, Length) for each size:
| Size | Neck | Chest | Length |
| XS | 9″ | 15″ | 10″ |
| Small | 11″ | 18″ | 12″ |
| Medium | 13″ | 22″ | 16″ |
| Large | 17″ | 28″ | 20″ |
| XLarge | 22″ | 34″ | 24″ |
Finished Sweater Dimensions The chart below shows the measurements of the finished sweater (Neck/Collar and Length):
| Size | Neck/Collar | Length |
| XS | 11″ | 10″ |
| Small | 13″ | 12″ |
| Medium | 15″ | 16″ |
| Large | 19″ | 20″ |
| XLarge | 24″ | 24″ |
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- Ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- hdc = half double crochet
- dc = double crochet
- fpdc = front post double crochet
- bpdc = back post double crochet
- sk = skip
- st = stitch
- sp = space
- BLO = back loop only
Instructions for Making the Dog Sweater Pattern:
Collar
The collar is constructed using short rows and then joined.
Size ReferenceXSSmallMediumLargeXLargeLength (in)11″13″15″19″24″
- Row 1: Ch 10 (12, 14, 18, 22), sc in 2nd ch from hook and across, turn (9, 11, 13, 17, 21).
- Row 2: Ch 1, sc in BLO in each st across, turn (9, 11, 13, 17, 21). Repeat Row 2 until you have a total of 34 (40, 46, 58, 72) rows. The length should measure 11” (13”, 15”, 19”, 24”). Fold the piece in half and single crochet the first and last row together. Turn inside out. Do not fasten off.
Body (Initial Shaping)
Turn your work so you can work on the side of the rows from the collar.
- Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in the side of each row, join to first hdc (34, 40, 46, 58, 72).
- Row 2: Ch 1, hdc, 2hdc in next st, repeat from around (51, 60, 69, 87, 108), join to first hdc.
- Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc. Repeat Row 3 0(1, 3, 6, 9) times. Do not fasten off.
Leg Holes
- Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in next st, ch 7 (9, 11, 15, 15), skip next 7 (9, 11, 15, 15) st, hdc in next 10 (11, 12, 18, 24) st, ch 7 (9, 11, 15, 15), skip next 7 (9, 11, 15, 15) st, hdc in remaining st around, join to first hdc.
- Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st around, join to first hdc. Repeat Row 2 until just the body measures 5” (6”, 8”, 10”, 12”). (Do not measure the collar portion).
- Fasten off.
Back of Sweater
Arrange the sweater flat with the leg holes facing you. Use stitch markers to mark the outer leg holes to the last row worked. Turn the work over and attach yarn to the first stitch marker.
- Row 1: Ch 1, hdc in each st across until you reach the next stitch marker, turn.
- Row 2: Ch 1, hdc in each st across, turn. Repeat Row 2 until the body of the sweater (without the collar) measures 8” (10”, 14, 18”, 22”).
Edging Row
Edging Row: Ch 2, fpdc, bpdc, repeat from across, turn. Repeat the Edging Row until the body of the sweater (without the collar portion) measures 10” (12”, 16”, 20”, 24”).
